Jade was designed and built as a highbred performance yacht. The hull was made from 5086 and 5083 aluminum alloy. The deck, pilot house and interior are made using epoxy fiberglass composite. Sadly, the 5083 plate that was supplied by Reynolds Aluminum came from defective alloy which was made by Alcan Aluminum Corporation. It was found that more than 350 boats built by at least 50 builders used this aluminum. The original owner sailed Jade to Alaska and Mexico proving her systems and performance. When it was discovered that Jade had been built with the defective metal, he negotiated a nice settlement check and stepped away. It has been a long journey to save Jade. We are currently bringing her back to life with a new outer skin and finish.

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